Essay On Intentional During Scheduling

1.An “intentional” (purposeful) teacher thoughtfully plans the program and the environment. For each of the six daily routines below, list two practice that demonstrate that the teacher has planned intentionally. Be specific and give examples where needed.
• Schedule: One practice that shows the teacher is intentional during scheduling is having a consistent daily routine. Of course the teacher will be flexible with the schedule. The children work well when they know what will happen through out the day. The teacher can have the schedule in words and in pictures posted visible in the classroom. Another practice that shows the teacher is intentional during scheduling is exploring a variety of activities where the children can work alone, in small, or big groups.
• Transitions: One practice that shows the teacher is intentional during transitioning is dismissing a few children through a game or a song to the next activity . For example, the teacher in circle time could say to the children “if who are wearing blue please stand up and wash your hands. Another practice that shows the teacher is intentional during transitions is giving children the amount of time they have left to work on that activity. The teacher would of course verbally tell the children and also have a sign of 10 minutes that could be carried around before it is time to move on. Some …show more content…
Before the children serve themselves the teacher will label and have a discussion of the food the children will be having. The children could share any comments or concerns during this time. Another practice that shows the teacher is intentional during eating is setting the table in a family meal style where the children have to serve and pass the food around. The teacher will purposely serve her or himself first to model the portions that the children will serve on their plate on their